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I currently have hosting set up with Go Daddy…for many reasons I would like to switch to a different hosting company prior to installing Joomla. I very much would like to use a QuickStart package as it appears to be the simplest way to get up and running. This, along with having some basic content & images pre-installed seems like it would be incredibly helpful as I learn to use the template and Joomla.

Can anyone give me a few recommendations (based on past experience) for QuickStart-friendly hosting? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I have been looking at HostGator, BlueHost, SiteGround, and LunarPages…is anyone using them and if so, what are your thoughts? I am interested in solid support and update…yeah, aren’t we all?

I realize that hosting has been discussed in other posts but I didn’t find much that focused on QuickStart. If I missed something, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance

Jack

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#251975

I have worked with HostGator, BlueHost, SiteGround and cant say anything wrong about them.
When it comes to a quick start package…. Install something like XAMPP or similar server to run on your computer, install the quick start package there. Learn the basics of Joomla and how it works. Way faster to do that from your own computer than live.
Start up your live site with a clean Joomla installation without any “dummy” content on.

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#251998

Hi Menalto

Thanks for the great idea about working with the site locally, that will be a huge help as I learn what I need to know.

And thanks for the input on the hosting companies. I will look at them again over the next few days and determine which to use.

I appreciate the fast response.

– Jack

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#252005

If you find out to use XAMPP you can find the dowload here: http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
While installing it you and you use skype, close skype while installing XAMPP.

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#252018

Menalto,

I downloaded the application (Basic for Windows) and installed it on my laptop. The installation was incredibly fast and easy. I tested it and then installed a QuickStart package in about 5 minutes, following the instructions provided in the tutorials section and I have already started to make changes.

I am very happy with this, both your idea for using XAMPP and how simple it was to install Joomla along with the template and some “dummy” data.

I am very glad that I found this site.

Thank you

– Jack

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#252022

<em>@linubix 57073 wrote:</em><blockquote>I currently have hosting set up with Go Daddy…for many reasons I would like to switch to a different hosting company prior to installing Joomla. I very much would like to use a QuickStart package as it appears to be the simplest way to get up and running. This, along with having some basic content & images pre-installed seems like it would be incredibly helpful as I learn to use the template and Joomla.

Can anyone give me a few recommendations (based on past experience) for QuickStart-friendly hosting? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I have been looking at HostGator, BlueHost, SiteGround, and LunarPages…is anyone using them and if so, what are your thoughts? I am interested in solid support and update…yeah, aren’t we all?

I realize that hosting has been discussed in other posts but I didn’t find much that focused on QuickStart. If I missed something, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance

Jack</blockquote>

Hi Jack,

I am puzzled by your question. To do the quickstart, the less high tech I know how (since I have no formal training with internet, scripting or programming), all you need are:

the program (make sure that your host has the appropriate internet tools)
FTP program
and a Control panel for your website to be able to setup the MySQL database, as well as the phpMyAdmin.

The rest of what you need, you can do with your browser, that was why Joomla called it originally as “Easy Browser-based Installation”.

If you stick to a Linux based server I have not encountered any incompatibility with any of the more common softwares I have used so far. Some hosting providers do limit some features, especially in shared server hosting because of the impact on CPU.

In the thread

Question Does anyone know of a deacent ISP

http://www.joomlart.com/forums/topic/does-anyone-know-of-a-deacent-isp/

I discussed what I like and do not like with my current webhosting service.

Cornelio

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#252028

Hi Cornelio

After trying the installation for myself it became real obvious that I misunderstood much of the process. It turned out to be much, much easier than I had first thought. With absolutely no Joomla background I assumed (ouch) that it would be somewhat more difficult than it actually was.

My only experience with Joomla was with a “click here to install” package with Go Daddy, not really the best way to learn how to install it. I was also a bit uncertain as to how the template installation would work out but that is no longer an issue.

I just finished reading your post concerning dot5 and I am going to check them out, thanks for that. Certainly one of the best hosting reviews that I have read.

– Jack

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#252203

<em>@linubix 57144 wrote:</em><blockquote>Hi Cornelio

After trying the installation for myself it became real obvious that I misunderstood much of the process. It turned out to be much, much easier than I had first thought. With absolutely no Joomla background I assumed (ouch) that it would be somewhat more difficult than it actually was.

My only experience with Joomla was with a “click here to install” package with Go Daddy, not really the best way to learn how to install it. I was also a bit uncertain as to how the template installation would work out but that is no longer an issue.

– Jack</blockquote>

Indeed Jack,

I was in your shoes when I first started. The explanations here (and mine as well) on how to do it are actually more difficult to understand than doing the sequence actually.

When I first did the Joomla installation, using their instructions for “Easy Browser-based installation”, it was a bit unclear since they used terms that I was not familiar with.

I went ahead with the installation myself (this was before I started using commercial templates), and it was the easiest and most straightforward installation I ever encountered.

<em>@linubix 57144 wrote:</em><blockquote>
I just finished reading your post concerning dot5 and I am going to check them out, thanks for that. Certainly one of the best hosting reviews that I have read.

– Jack</blockquote>

A disclaimer: I am not endorsing nor am I repudiating site5.com. Sometimes I am mad at or disappointed with them, especially if they do not respond immediately, or my sites have hiccupts (but then again, even sites like Flickr get them quite often).

However, quite often, I cannot live as one running websites without their technical help. Aside from the usual email support, they also have Forum (not too many of the webhosting services have that). So, I have to be realistic, for the price I pay.

If you get so demanding, like some of the customers here, who after paying $70 demand to be waited upon, “like yesterday”, then you will not be satisfied with the services of site5.com.

Just a reminder.

Cornelio

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#252453

If you’re used to Godaddy then practically anything will seem good service…
I recommend Dreamhost if you don’t particularly care about uptime (there are a billion “save $97” coupon codes around…) because they have the easiest admin panel you’ve ever seen. Alternatively you might try 1and1.com if you need great service and uptime.
If you need non-USA hosting (ie, no DMCA or PATRIOT Act to compromise your clients’ data) try netfirms.ca for reliable hosting. Support is helpful and always better than Godaddy.

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#252460

If you gonna use Dreamhost remember to optimize the DB tables regulary. Also tweak joomla/com/mods/template etc to use less db queries as possible. If not you might find your site offline one day.

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